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During a 1954 royal tour of Australia, the Queen stood on the balcony of Melbourne’s Government House, wearing earrings that once belonged to Queen Mary’s mother, the Duchess of Teck, along with a pair of floral brooches that she wore as dress clips.
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Queen Elizabeth II is wearing the Kent Amethyst Brooch, a royal piece with a hexagon-shaped amethyst encircled by diamonds.
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At a garden party at Balmoral in 2012, the Queen wore Prince Albert’s sapphire brooch, which was given to Queen Victoria on her wedding day and bequeathed to the crown in her will.
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At a state banquet during the Queen’s official visit to Germany in June 2015, she chose to wear the Crown Ruby necklace, designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria, beautifully paired with Queen Victoria’s Crown Ruby brooch.
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This eye-catching Scarab Brooch, made of yellow gold, rubies, and diamonds, was a gift from Prince Philip to the Queen in 1966.
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Queen Elizabeth had this brooch created as a 100th birthday gift for the Queen Mother. It features a hand-painted Queen Elizabeth Grandiflora Rose on rock crystal, surrounded by 100 diamonds.
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The Queen donned the George IV State Diadem and Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee necklace after the State Opening of Parliament on May 18, 2016.
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Queen Elizabeth II is wearing the Kent Amethyst Brooch, a royal piece featuring a hexagon-shaped amethyst surrounded by diamonds.
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On May 22, 2021, the Queen made one of her first public appearances after Prince Philip's passing, wearing a diamond and ruby brooch while touring the HMS Queen Elizabeth at a naval base in Portsmouth. Philip had designed this piece, known as the Grima brooch, as a replica of his naval badge using precious stones, gifting it to the Queen shortly after their wedding.
Take a look at Queen Elizabeth II’s beautiful jewelry that matched her gowns over the years. This gallery features some of her most famous pieces, including necklaces, brooches, and earrings.
See how these stunning jewels added a touch of sparkle to her outfits, making every event special.